Electronics equipment and products are becoming a vital part of our daily lives, from simple MP3 players, mobile phones and computers to highly sophisticated diagnostic equipment used in hospitals and state-of the-art fibre optic communications systems. Computers, telecommunication systems and consumer electronics are advancing at a fast pace, with electronic and microelectronic embedded systems at the core of these developments. Developed in response to the needs of industry, this degree will give you advanced level knowledge and skills in the design of complex electronic and microelectronic systems. You will learn about state-of-the-art technology and develop advanced level knowledge and skills in the design of complex electronic and communication systems, equipping you to work at the forefront of all the major areas of electronic engineering.

The growth of embedded electronic systems in all areas of our lives has created exciting employment prospects across all areas of industry and business. You will have a wide choice of careers in mainstream electronic and microelectronic industries and in other engineering, computing and ‘high-tech’ fields. The majority of our graduates move into research, development or manufacturing companies – a choice many make when accepting sponsorship from a company – but opportunities do exist in most other professional spheres such as medicine, finance, management and the media.